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Individuals who received a notice that the April 2023 Bauer Built Inc. data breach compromised their personal information may be eligible to claim up to $5,500 from a class action settlement.
Bauer Built Inc. agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a cyberattack that occurred between April 16, 2023, and April 21, 2023. The lawsuit alleges that unauthorized parties accessed files containing sensitive personal information, such as names, Social Security numbers, government identification numbers, driver’s license numbers, state identification numbers or financial account numbers.
Who can file a claim?
Class members must meet the following criteria:
- They are an individual residing in the United States.
- They received a notice by or on behalf of Bauer Built Inc. that the April 2023 data security incident potentially affected their personal information.
The settlement administrator will determine class membership based on Bauer Built Inc.’s records identifying the individuals to whom the company sent notice of the data breach.
How much can class members get?
Class members may claim a range of benefits, depending on their circumstances and the losses they experienced. The settlement provides the following options:
- Option 1: Out-of-pocket expenses, fraud/identity theft losses and lost time
- _Out-of-pocket expenses:_ Reimbursement up to $500 for documented expenses related to the security incident, such as fees for credit reports, credit monitoring or replacing IDs. Receipts or other documentation are required.
- _Compensation for lost time:_ Payment for up to four hours of lost time spent dealing with issues from the breach at $25 per hour (maximum $100). No documentation is required, but class members must provide a brief description of activities. This payment counts toward the $500 cap for out-of-pocket expenses.
- _Losses from fraud or identity theft:_ Reimbursement up to $5,000 for documented monetary losses due to fraud or identity theft connected to the incident. Proof, such as bank statements, is required, and the loss must have occurred after April 16, 2023.
- Option 2: Alternative cash payment
- Instead of the above, claimants may opt for a one-time $45 payment. No documentation is required for this payment. Class members may claim credit monitoring in addition to the $45 payment.
- Credit monitoring services: All class members can enroll in two years of credit monitoring from all three credit bureaus, which includes $1,000,000 in identity theft protection. The settlement administrator will email an enrollment code to claimants.
How to claim a settlement payment
Class members can file a claim online or download, print and complete a PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Bauer Security Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958
Class members can also request a paper claim form by calling 888-226-9511 or emailing info@BauerSecurityIncident.com.
What proof or documentation is required to submit a claim?
- For out-of-pocket expenses and fraud/identity theft losses, documentation, such as receipts or bank statements, is required.
- For lost time, no documentation is required, but class members must provide a brief description of the activities they performed.
- For the $45 alternative cash payment and credit monitoring, no documentation is required.
Payout options
- Claims submitted by mail will be paid by paper check
- Claims submitted online can be paid via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or a mailed check
Settlement fund breakdown
The settlement fund will cover the following:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys' fees and costs: $125,000
- Service award to class representative: $2,500
- Payments to eligible class members: Depending on type and amount of claims
Important dates
- Opt-out deadline: Dec. 1, 2026
- Deadline to file a claim: Dec. 31, 2026
- Final approval hearing: Jan. 27, 2027
When is the Bauer Built Inc. settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged unauthorized parties accessed files containing sensitive personal information on Bauer Built Inc.’s systems during a targeted cyberattack in April 2023, The plaintiff claimed this breach exposed class members to potential fraud and identity theft.
Bauer Built Inc. denies any wrongdoing, but both sides agreed to settle to avoid the risks and costs of further litigation and to provide benefits to affected individuals.
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